Idris Elba On 'Luther', Why He Will Never Play 007, His Career Defining Role, Ghana + DJing

[@mediacenterman8583]

Idris & Michael B Jordan were both in The Wire. What transformative careers they have had

[@carlosjenkins68]

Sure was Michael B Jordan got popped sad scene but he knew better

[@betheadquarters2216]

one of the Black dudes who has chnage the movie industry, my respect to Idris is bigger than the ocean ❤ I'm glad he's investing in the motherland Ghana 🇬🇭

[@frostnelly45]

Ghana loves you Idris Elba❤️🇬🇭

[@changeforus1]

Luther is one of those shows that has a wide range. Truly a Hit!!!! There is no need for Idris to play 007. "He's Luther"

[@nicolelynch4159]

I can definitely agree now after hearing his reason! I would definitely watch !!

[@robinvolpi]

I agree. Not to mention that Horowitz - whom the estate of Bond creator Ian Fleming chose to take over the 007 books - said that Idris was "Too street" for the role.

[@derekcash3608]

@@robinvolpi "I think he is probably a bit too ‘street’ for Bond." We all know what that means...

[@mikem8211]

​@Derek Cash I thought I read that wrong 😅

[@derekcash3608]

@@mikem8211 Right. These dudes tell you exactly what they mean...even if they didnt mean to do it.

[@CurtisCJohn]

Luther is one of the most complex character I've ever seen. The movie is also tense, always keeping you at the edge of the seat. The antagonists are smart. Good film.

[@mrocto4839]

Film was so poor

[@lighttalefilmz]

​@@mrocto4839I see you like the goofy as captain America type of film I don't fault you 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@MrPdeps]

Salute to Idris his representing us black brits to a postive light.

[@branstarone]

I’ve never heard or seen Laura laugh and smile so much during an interview with a guest 😊

[@abdalleahmed4613]

handsome black man will have that effect

[@tckemp6906]

Yeah... he FINE!!!

[@maiwapretty]

The love and respect I have for this man grows each time I watch, hear him being interviewed. I love how his going back to invest into the motherland.

[@marc07112]

Man should've won an Oscar for beasts of no nation

[@cyrick61]

For sometime in April too,check it out

[@angechrisman1694]

Right, but it was during the Oscar so white years back in 2015-2016. All the nominees in the acting categories were exclusively white. He won the SAG award which is voted by only actors

[@orinthompson6360]

its amazing plus he speaks Kinyarwanda in the movie.

[@sandykimbrough7170]

I've been saying that for years!!!

[@katlap3101]

He’s so good in whatever he does, I’ve liked every one of his tv shows

[@TheSupart91]

Hes badass in "Takers" all natural action/acting

[@clarktownsend8991]

I really hope Alice(Ruth Wilson) is in the next Luther film.

[@nicolelynch4159]

Oh no… I loved it! I wouldn’t have thought I had a dark side .. 😆

[@researchtwins]

I’m moving to Ghana and have a bachelor’s degree in Entertainment management. I would love to work with his project. Teaching at his school would be nice.

[@bodosam7798]

When I heard about the movie I remembered I haven't watched the movie. I'm in season 2 and I love it, great to see him doing things in Ghana too it's time for Africa.

[@nategodwin9258]

I love seeing black excellence man. Black men carrying themselves in a classy manner, IDRIS is a legend!!

[@LiamHearthBrookVO]

Idris, thank you for clarifying what none of media/internet legitimately would speak true on. Would have loved to have seen Idris as 007, but I have mad respect for him going with his own legend. Can’t wait to see Luther!!!☕️cheers

[@grapevinenewz]

Bravo to Luther the movie and looking forward to hearing more about the Ghana creative exchange… Vanessa Williams and other creatives are demonstrating forward thinking like Mr. Elba mentioned bravo to everyone 👏👏👏👏

[@dasher920]

Long live Stringer Bell!!! Just finished a binge watch of The Wire

[@theafricanmentalists3596]

Where is Walace String!

[@derazeewade6234]

Am proud to be a Sierra Leonean let's gather here if you're a Sierra Leonean 🙌🙌

[@LastRolo0]

🇸🇱

[@kurokaizen1889]

🇯🇲

[@jonniewiseman8464]

I’m not

[@maryjane2965]

He's half Ghanian too lol.

[@Chainbreak2023]

His mother is Ghanaian

[@sunnybearbuds]

YAAAAAy for Luther!!!!! Play him forever!!! But you'd make an amazing Bond. I love you, Idris.

[@borgtennis]

Alba should star in other movies too! Come on! He's a great talent!

[@cherylpendleton994]

LOVED the movie. You can do ALL the secret agent stuff in LUTHER. You can carrot off. Soooo good ❤❤❤❤

[@ra-revalverde5071]

I mean it just doesn't get fineR than IdRis. The smile.

[@andthentheresthetruth.4391]

I fell in love the the show years ago. Then the movie hit the spot. So happy to hear there’s going to be 4 more. They have to figure out a way to bring Alice back!

[@Metaldjwill2]

she fell flat backwards ....head splat on concrete...DOA cant even write being a coma with her. The Ship has sailed...

[@leemurray7079]

Dris....You are quite simply "The Business" Thank You Dris and the Breakfast Team ❤

[@Hookedon240]

What a great guy. I wish you guys asked him his top 2 hip hop tracks being a dj.

[@padraiglocke8844]

As a ex Londoner living there in the early 99 2000s in Uni and working and now as a New Yorker since 04 , Idris is a Top Bloke Top Clobber Top Dj Top Man loves his Guinness and Footy but Luther is by far his best work besides his House Music!!!

[@keving9502]

Since Ebro isn’t aware, here is a new tip for him, all interviewers, and everyone - never give away key spoilers when talking about movies. It “spoils” and ruins the element of surprise for people who haven’t watched it yet. This is regarding Ebro talking about what the “Luther” character goes through.

[@rogerbernard187]

Day one Luther!!

[@xDTHECHEMISTx]

It was a great movie. I was definitely locked in. It had a crazy "Saw" movie vibe to it too

[@user-tt2qn1cj1x]

Idris can do Luther, like Peter Falk did Colombo.

[@sandrastewart4014]

Just watched your interview with Idris. Beastie was greatly appreciated song. Love the cockney accent.

[@henrynkwachukwu3486]

Big up Idris... Black keep winning

[@selmandeyanayih]

The way I answered yes so fast to her question about the movie being enough if you haven't watched the series.

[@blueliz123]

Watched Luther Rising Sun and you was fabulous! Loved it! I think there will be a sequel the way the movie end. I hope so!

[@sunnybearbuds]

Luther! Luther! Luther! I love you Idris!

[@carlettagoodrich-mann1377]

Bringing the work . Mass commujications is a vital career.

[@saeedajaib]

5 Luther movies? Sign me up!

[@maysawilson423]

I just started to watch Luther series, it is quite dark but I enjoy it.

[@sac856]

EXCELLENT QUESTIONS; Thoughtful and intelligent👍

[@yaaatta]

Love from the Motherland, Idris ❤

[@CoolerChoice]

Morning Idris..and everyone

[@jaybillz851]

My guy. Respect

[@hoodfellah]

Love luther, i used to watch it, im definitely watching the movie

[@cyrick61]

One of the Goats

[@caktuz]

"BEAT STREET RECORDS" WAS THE SHOP IN DOWNTOWN BROOKLYN!!!!! LONG LIVE THE BEST RECORD STORE IN BROOKLYN

[@bestkksser]

I don’t know what you might be going through Or what situation you’re in right now but I no god is there for you and he loves you God ❤️🇧🇸

[@pa4362]

Complex is nice word to describe Luther.

[@lloydfrancis9149]

Big up London England for life it was called Grange Hill and Casualty his early work in Britain I believe

[@CherylLawson]

Watched the movie. Loved it. Now I gotta go back and watch the series. It's wild that these guys didn't know Andy Serkis.

[@pieterbezemer766]

Yep, the man's done a lot of great things, tackling knife crime being no small part of it. I can see many actors playing James Bond, but I can only see one man playing Luther.

[@lazorisbriggs3468]

Love Idris!! My brother from another mother

[@antoinettel627]

Loved Luther....

[@joekageni7468]

Yoh Idris! Kenya! Definitely come to Kenya. We have loads of experienced crew, amazing locations and weather, and now working on legislation for better incentives.. So, the film industry here is definitely ready.

[@MakeGamingGreatAgainMGGA]

Stringer bell I hope was hid career defining role he mentions

[@GhanaStar.]

Ghana 🇬🇭

[@TheSupart91]

Idc id still would want him as 007 hands down

[@davidecalcinai6889]

the one and only Idris❤

[@issacflores5226]

Idris Elba from This Christmas (2007)

[@blueliz123]

Love ya Idris! Your awesome and more handsome than ever! Like a fine wine getting better with time! And 50 is still young, wait until you get in your 60s. You'll think wow I looked so young at 50.

[@helicoptergunship]

I love it when white women like you are attracted to black men. I wish he could give you a good work out

[@roksoulo]

Alice Morgan was the coldest female characters in the history of Cinema

[@johnhendricks8140]

Andy Serkis was also Claw in the first Black Panther. Beast was a good movie.

[@mrlij6534]

People want to see Idris do the Suave James Bond thing, he would be an awesome 007. Luther is much more a darker character so he doesnt really have an opportunity to be suave in that series

[@valbarnett]

luther was brilliant TV

[@regal394]

Luther's that deal, good film

[@shamorshamor7609]

Great interview!

[@edsmith4821]

Luther was an Idea of what Idris would have been like as James Bond

[@JKirv]

He let me down on that 007 announcement. I made a song for the soundtrack and everything on my page called 'Black Bond' I produced and wrote it with this guy in mind for the lead role

[@Jay-jb2vr]

That's exactly why he don't wanna play Bond - *"Black Bond"*

[@JKirv]

@@Jay-jb2vr 🤔 oooookay

[@tahralsteward]

If you like vampire theme things... Ultraviolet is really good!

[@mathewmcfool]

You don’t choose 007, 007 chooses you

[@lighttalefilmz]

It choose him and he rejected it , feels like a hand out for a flopped film , 007 is no more interesting,it's just BS on BS

[@kellyhawkes3191]

Love Luther !

[@hoodfellah]

The record store he talking about is beat street

[@tellall23]

cmon Idris, Taking that 007 role was BIGGER than you! you shoul dhave taken it!!

[@dr.clivejames4567]

I’ll watch Luther, never seen it, but I am now intrigued! I don’t blame him for turning down the James Bond 007 role… That was probably a poison chalice for a black man to play anyway. 🧐 Im glad Idris is sticking to his roots!⭐️🇬🇭✊🏾💥

[@pkdj00munchees]

Get it Ebro

[@QueenFizzix]

I lover Luther

[@hiawa23]

❤️ Stringer Bell

[@mediacenterman8583]

Stringer was the man. But, he did Wallace dirty.

[@LilHondaCivic808]

Stringer‼️🔥🔥

[@mediacenterman8583]

'They saw your ghetto ass coming from a mile away. That's on you'

[@casperwren]

Nice!!!💯

[@BigBearTheKJ]

Big fan of Idris!!

[@toya8888]

This man so fine

[@brandonshepherd7477]

We get it. Focus on his talent

[@mediacenterman8583]

Do-lang do-lang do-lang? kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJrRq2x3q9ukbKM

[@shantelleholden9182]

I love Luther! I have to check out the movie.

[@billywalendom]

20.35 good point

[@lovestory20148]

StringerBell!

[@kevin084life]

1:20 No Bond 8:35 Chapter in the book

[@welcome1971]

Not him saying “Andy Serkis “ and then referencing Planet of the Apes and not Black Panther or Lord of the Rings.

[@duncanbleak3819]

Do yourself a favor folks, and check out the mini-series "Guerrilla"(2017).

[@deette8]

Yes

[@TeddyPhillips]

James Bond 007 @8:00

[@mercuryrhodes]

Thanks G

[@wanguevelyn1198]

Nice

[@learning5188]

Nollywood, build your studio. They will come.

[@atyourbest5385]

I don't know why people wanted him to play James Bond anyway, James Bond was created to be a white English secret agent. Keep it that way and let's create and support our own heros. I'm tired of us recreating white folk things, we are creative enough to do our own..."oh yeah but it' just fantasy, he wasn't a real person"...yeah lemme see that same energy when they get a white guy to play Black Panther.

[@jordancooke5980]

Exactly what I'm saying

[@brandonshepherd7477]

Thank u!!!!!!

[@brahffdem1790]

But I’m Jamaican an know for a facts one of the James bond that carry the franchise was doing this in Jamaica an living there

[@jordancooke5980]

@@brahffdem1790 Shut up

[@atyourbest5385]

@@brahffdem1790 I don't understand your point.

[@borgtennis]

Yes for Luher!!!!!!!!!!!!! But come on, bring back Alice!!!!!!

[@annar6430]

Who wrote the WIRE and LUTHER...in original books ?

[@cameracamera4415]

Luther- ADHD Inattentive in the London house.

[@cherylpendleton994]

Well Idris, I liked it even if you didn’t

[@liangelkeys2611]

I would still love to see him play 007.

[@mediacenterman8583]

Too old now and has already ruled himself out.

[@deette8]

❤❤❤🎉

[@sharktalez]

He's too good to play Bond. His career has surpassed that point.

[@katlap3101]

I always saw his as the next Bond but people will make it about his race those for it and against instead of looking at it as a great actor portraying Bond,

[@mansamusa9465]

@@katlap3101 Ironically the same people who will make it about race point the finger at BP for being victimized because of their race

[@katlap3101]

@@mansamusa9465 I agree, we live in weird times, people make things harder than they have to be, I’d love to see him as the next Bond but I also think Idris got tired of the whole narrative about it

[@mansamusa9465]

@@katlap3101 He’s definitely over it

[@katlap3101]

@@mansamusa9465 you’re right plus that Luther movie is really good

[@edwardsagoeokaine3945]

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[@Nunofyabizzzzz]

😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻